- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed
About Jermaine
Jermaine Anthony is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with ten years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Jermaine focuses on practical, talk-based work. He listens to each person’s current concerns and helps name immediate steps that can reduce distress. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive and behavioral methods to manage anxiety and impulsive reactions. He also brings approaches that aim to strengthen motivation when someone is trying to change substance use or other addictive behaviors.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, he pays attention to how past events affect current feelings and choices. He addresses related problems that often appear alongside trauma, such as dissociation, guilt and shame, and difficulties with attachment and trust. He also helps people who are navigating divorce and separation, infidelity, or fatherhood challenges.
His style is focused and practical. Conversations often include goal setting, problem-solving, and short-term skills practice. He draws on client-centered principles to make space for a person’s perspective while integrating structured techniques from CBT and DBT when helpful.
People who feel stuck after a life change or who want clearer next steps often find his approach useful. To begin, the site’s matching process guides you to schedule an initial session and outline your goals before the first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jermaine commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to a person’s experience and reflecting it back so they can better understand their own concerns. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors maintain anxiety or low mood and introduces practical skills to change those patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change, often used when addressing addiction or ambivalence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before choosing methods. That collaborative decision helps shape session pace and techniques so they fit the person’s needs.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow check-ins between in-person visits, or provide a shorter phone or video session when time is limited. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring major changes to routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. He also addresses related concerns like attachment problems, dissociation, and relationship breakdowns.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses practical talk therapy with goal setting and problem-solving. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings. His work history includes helping people with addiction, trauma, and emotional regulation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. His listed practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and outlines initial goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.